The Most Scrumptious Barbeque in Newark

Mesquite & Oak

★★★★★ 4.5 (697) • $$

"Ordered online thinking I ordered from the Winchester location but they were closed. Make a note... Winchester closed Mondays. I double checked address and found myself down town San Jose. The food was excellent quality as it always is at Back a yard Grill. I love their fried plantains. Tonight's chicken had plenty of their jerk sauce on it and the rice with red beans was wonderful as always. Their jerk salmon sandwich is a huge hit around here as is the jerk pork. Everyone is always smiling after we eat here. All in all the food is consistent and delicious. This new location (to us) didn't let us down!Yum and yum and yum again! Enjoy"

Back A Yard

★★★★☆ 4.3 (741) • $$

"Back A Yard is so damn good! It's reasonably priced for the portion you get!I recommended the curried goat and jerked chicken.Curried goat had a generous serving of protein, packed with flavor, and heat! Jerked chicken was equally flavorful. The jerk sauce did elevate it."

Ohgane KBBQ x Vons Chicken

★★★★☆ 3.8 (820) • $$$

"All you can eat. Food was pretty good to me. I just wish the service was faster but the staff were nice. It seemed they were low staffed. They did the best to try and change the grill too. But for a weekend day they should have more members. I dropped a star for that.But it was clean on the inside!Everything meat wise was yummy. Sauces were on point. Private lot in front"

Mangal Turkish Grill

★★★★★ 4.7 (517) • $$

"Yes! Food was great, service awesome and can't wait to go back. I had a chicken wrap and fries. Rest of my group had lamb wrap and chicken and we all loved it."

Toppings Too Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.5 (889) • $$

"The food from toppings always comes out sooo good. Java rice, porkchops & gravy is the best!!"

Jake's of Willow Glen

★★★★☆ 3.8 (655) • $$

"Tonight was my last Bible Study class before summer break. We decided to order pizzas and I was in charge of purchasing & pickup. I called Jake's to check if they offered a discount on large orders. I figured maybe 10%. Juan answered my call and after I shared the reason for my order he immediately offered to cover one of the large specialty pizzas!!! WOW I didn't expect that. The restaurant offer's a variety of food, not just pizza and the ambiance is perfect to watch a game, order wings and drinks When I arrived at Bible study with 5 large pizza boxes everyone was stoked when they saw Jake's Pizza!!! Their pizza is SO GOOD!Shout out to Juan! Thank you for your generosity and kindness!!!!"

Mom's Tofu House

★★★★☆ 3.8 (627) • $$

"TL;DR: friendly spot with comforting Korean food but prices were high for where it isMom's tofu house has had a recent facelift, I noticed that they were closed for a bit and have since reopened with a brand new, bright and airy interior. Service is friendly and you can call for service whenever you need it with the handy button on the table.The menu is pretty extensive, with most of the classics you can imagine. From the signs on the wall, they make their own tofu for the restaurant but I was interested in the pork soup since you don't see it at too many places.Pork soup: this was served with purple rice on the side, as well as chives, chilli paste and salt. The soup was pretty flavorful already so I didn't really need the salt, and warm and comforting and quite rich. I was surprised that the meat in there was pork belly, I thought it might be a different, more meaty cut like shoulder. Nevertheless, this was yummy.Spicy pork stone pot: everyone loves a good stone pot with the crispy rice! They had oiled this pot well so the crispy rice came off easy and was delicious with all the crunchy vegetables and spicy pork.The banchan provided was ok - they had fishcake, soy sauce onions, bean sprouts, some green vegetable, and 2 kinds of kimchi (Napa and radish).Honestly the food was pretty good and I would go back if the prices were lower. But for at least $20 per entree, I found the spot quite pricy especially since there are many more affordable options in the area."

Pinoy BBQ ATBP

★★★★☆ 3.9 (535) • $$

"I was passing by for a daily routine and noticed this place took over the previous Vietnamese food joint?It's been a while since I saw another Filipino food place so I figured there is no harm in coming by.I only ordered one pork skewer to give it a try, and just enjoyed it. Taste wise it's about as good as it gets, Filipino food at fair prices is respected regardless."

Seorai Korean Bbq

★★★★☆ 4.1 (479) • $$$

"Really decent Korean bbq place with top notch quality and service! I would recommend to go there if you are in the area. The meat quality was good but the pancakes were crunch as I like."

Gobi Mongolian Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (516) • $$

"I am giving this 5 stars for a variety of reasons. We saw the rating on Google reviews after searching for Mongolian food. We went there around 6pm on a Friday evening and noticed the place was quite empty. We walked around the complex to see what else there was but ended up coming back to Gobi to give it a try. You are not going to get an elegant ambience when you come here. But what you get is something that is not found in most places. The place seems to be run by a wife and husband and possibly other family members. For $19, you get two bowls which you can then go and stack as much of the meats (thing slices of lamb, chicken, beef, or pork, shrimp, and a few other items), a wide assortment of veggies to choose from, tofu, and then several sauces that you add to the bowls for flavor. There are recipes on the wall to let you know what flavors and spice levels you want to try. Once you get the bowls packed and filled, stack the noodles on top as high as you want to and take it to the counter. The husband was the cook who takes the bowls and then cooks it on the circular griddle walking in circles and cooking the food. Once done in just a few minutes, he slides everything onto your dinner plate. Add a few more spices to your liking and take it to the table to start eating. The portion size you get for $19 is incredible. We could hardly make a dent in it so we took it home and going to enjoy it once again. The value in this economy is unfounded. The flavor is what you want to make it (my suggestion is to add a good amount of spicy oil to the bowl and several scoops of the soy, and garlic. Cooked white rice is included as well which you can self serve from the cooker along with fried wonton chips. Soda will cost you $2.50 for all you can drink and for an extra .50, you can get soft serve ice cream. For $3 more, you can get one more bowl of food to make. We could not believe that not many people were here however, this is a gem in the rough. The family is so nice and humble. I support family owned restaurants and definitely recommend coming here and supporting them too. This is truly the value play of the bay area. Oh no sharing so each person will have to spend $19. Remember this is not a fancy place to dine but the place is clean and the food quality and value and of course the fact that it is family owned makes this worth it. We will be back for sure!"

Go Goong

★★★★☆ 3.6 (542) • $$

"My friend and I love Go Goong! The beef soft tofu soup is what we order everytime. We get medium spice, which is perfect for me. The restaurant is open for lunch and then again for dinner, so you have to check the times. They play Kpop music. There are plenty of tables. We have never been on the waiting list before lunch. We usually get there around 12:00. The banchan is always good. My friend likes the fish cakes, they don't always have it, but you can ask. I like the kimchi and the cucumbers. The Galbi is delicious! I ordered it to go for my husband and they packed it like a full on lunch with rice and banchan. It was so cute! I was just expecting galbi. We have had the seafood pancake, which is delicious and also the chicken wings are good and crispy. The rice tea or water is delicious. I'm not sure if you have to ask for it. But we had it last time we were there.The waitress is very sweet. She remembers my friend and I from coming in before. Of course we will always be back to have our tofu soup."

Thai BBQ

★★★★☆ 4 (439) • $$

"my family and i loveeee the food here, you can't get that smokey and authentic flavor and char on thai bbq anywhere else! and the shrimp? don't even get me started: juicy, plump, and has a great texture and bite to them every time we ordered them and are a must have in the fried rice! this restaurant is located in a small plaza among other restaurants and a filipino supermarket, and there's plenty of parking. usually when we go, there's not many people sitting down to eat inside the restaurant which means it's pretty quiet inside. however, there's so many people who come for to-go's and pickup orders, i can definitely see why. the prices aren't that bad, ranging from $11+ to $15/$16 per item (from what i remember). they also have lunch/dinner combos during certain times too. you have to come here if you love thai food or sala thai! thai bbq is almost better than sala thai in some ways or equally as good, make sure you come and try this place out!"

Mama Cho's BBQ

★★★★☆ 4 (433) • $$

"I've been searching for a Korean bbq burrito after my favorite one closed down so this place was a must-stop on our day trip to the East Bay. It's located inside of Lake Chabot Public Market to the right of the entrance. They sell branded merch that we were so tempted to buy! They also have a little grocery store section which is perfect if you needed to grab a few things.We ordered the kalbi burrito and bulgogi cheesesteak. She warned us of the wait time before we ordered, which we appreciated. She quoted us 20-25 minutes but it wasn't too long at all! We got our food in about 15 minutes but I appreciated their transparency. Had to take a bite of the French fries first - they tasted like McDonald's! My kalbi burrito was huge, and so good. The ingredients could be spread out a little better, I was eating just plain rice for the first 3 bites. And all of the kimchi was in the very last few bites on the other end. But otherwise the meat was tender, although could've been more of it! I also would've enjoyed some kind of spicy creamy sauce, maybe like a gochujang mayo. The size was plenty and I was able to take home half to eat for another meal. The burrito was closer to a 4 star but my review is going to be a 5 because of my husband's bulgogi cheesesteak. It was also very good size which is good since both were $15 each without any side or drink. The meat was so tender and there was a nice kick to the flavor. The tomato and lettuce were unnecessary since those aren't on cheesesteaks normally but I could eat those peppers all day. They were sweet and not overly spicy. I hope they read this review and tell me what kind of peppers those were because I need them in my everyday meals at home!Really great experience here - I'll definitely remember that cheesesteak!"

Han Sung BBQ

★★★★☆ 3.5 (546) • $$$

"I can safely say, as a person who does not regularly consume Korean cuisine, that I deeply enjoyed my experience at this Korean BBQ Restaurant! The food! Gosh! I adored how flavorful and crispy the vegetables and meat was, along with the sauce being deeply soaked into each food item that I eat here. The service at this restaurant was very professional and efficient. I appreciated how the waiting time for my food was around 20 minutes tops as well. And lastly, can I just say how I was delighted to see that this restaurant had Korean symbols plastered through the restaurant, along with Christmas music playing in the background was a great mix for a perfect ambiance present in this restaurant (:"

Dynasty BBQ

★★★★★ 4.7 (295)

"Skewers of seasoned meat and vegetables cooked fresh and served to you - just click (responsibly) to order from your phone and fill up your belly!This Chinese establishment serves up some deliciously seasoned protein options skewered and roasted fresh before they're brought to your table. Most of the seasoning had chili on it so almost everything has a nice kick to it. If you can't handle spice, you may want to keep the water handy (they give a pitcher for each table) or rinse it off before consumption. I personally enjoy the flavors and couldn't get enough of it! The seasoning is about the same for everything so you're just really deciding on the type of protein/textures you're looking to explore.This place gets packed really soon after opening and stays pretty busy throughout the night so I recommend coming early or prepare to wait. There isn't a whole lot of room inside nor are there too many big tables (they may be able to slide some side to side) so consider coming with small to medium sized parties. There is a waitlist you can join but just come a few minutes before opening and you'll be fine. They have a parking lot shared with other shops but it's a pretty quiet mall so there is no issue with getting a spot.As you walk in, you'll be illuminated by decorative lighting and wooden fixtures along the wall and ceiling. It gives off a traditional feel and gets you in the mood for some good old fashioned BBQ. Do be mindful of the rugs, however, as I almost tripped a few times walking past the bits of carpet that was raised up.Everything is ordered through the online menu available via the QR code at the table. If it's your first time here, consider signing up to their free membership program as you can earn cash back to be used when you checkout. Each person at your table can use the QR code to open the menu and add items for the table. When it is time to check out, one person can request to pay and the server will come to process your payment.They have a variety of different options on their menu, including meat, seafood, and vegetables. Among their meat options, they have lamb, chicken and beef. A lot of the succulent meat options are tenderloin pieces, but my personal favorite were the alternative cuts of meat, including tripe, gizzard, and hearts. They also have fish, shrimp, tofu and stinky tofu on skewers. In addition, they also have premade plates of mixed vegetables (it's refreshing) and sliced beef (it's a cold cut and delicious). If you're looking for some carbs, they do also have noodles and rice.After placing an order, it's sent to the kitchen to start cooking up your food fresh. As you wait, you can order more and enjoy some drinks as you chat it up with your party. Just be careful - the costs can creep up but fortunately, the tab is tracked well in the online ordering browser page. When the food is ready, they'll hand deliver the skewers to you and place it in your warming plate. They do rattle off the orders as they place them down but you can always ask to clarify if you're unsure.Unfortunately, they don't have much selection when it comes to desserts but the main event is the BBQ, so it was no big deal. But because the mall is pretty barren, we had to travel down a few blocks to get to some meaningful sweets to cap off the meal.Furthermore, they have a single bathroom stall that does make it challenging for families taking turns to use it. It's pretty spacious and relatively clean.Overall, Dynasty BBQ will have your mouth tingling with their house combination of spices and you'll have a great time trying their different meat options - all with just a few taps with your fingertips. For the lazy who want to just dig in, this is the place for you as they cook all their food before they serve it to you and the come out piping hot out of the kitchen just minutes after you place your order. Skewers with a great vibe without all the smoke - sign me up!"

Korea House

★★★★☆ 3.5 (522) • $$

"The service is friendly and the food is good. The side dishes are great and free refills. The menu has something for everyone, even my picky kid."

Smoked Out BBQ

★★★★★ 4.7 (283) • $$

"Short Story: Holy cow! I wish I lived here :)Long Story: I've been coming here too many times the past two years and have gotten everyting on their menu. From the regular items such as pulled pork, brisket, smoked chicken, hot links, tater tots, to all their sandwiches (with the meats I just listed), to special items such as pastrami and meatzilla beef ribs!The prices are good and the service is fantastic! The place is a bit small so I usually order ahead. Items also run out early so be sure to call or order ahead!Verdict: I'm picking up an order right now!"

Emil Villa's California Barbecue

★★★★☆ 3.5 (501) • $$

"I have eaten at Emil Villa's in Hayward for 50+ years. For my money, there is no better breakfast than what I order when I eat there for breakfast.Black Coffee, Tall Orange Juice, a Glass of Water, 3 Eggs Over Easy, Hash Browns, Sourdough Toast, 4 Bacon, a Short Stack of Pancakes, Extra Butter, Tabasco Sauce, and an extra plate.Every single visit my breakfast is prepared the same. It is perfect. I know of no other places where Breakfast is always the same. In a word,-exceptional. The Ribs are exceptional as well. Just as consistent, but I go here for breakfast first thing in the morning. No one else in the Bay Area is better and none are as consistent. Service is attentive, prices are fair. This place is a treasure."

Spoon Korean Bistro

★★★★☆ 4 (368) • $$

"I never leave disappointed whenever I go to Spoon! I've been here a few times and have tried some other dishes, but the tonkatsu is a must everytime!Some other dishes I've tried are stir fry octopus, short rib soup, and tteokbokki. All are decent but the tonkatsu is definitely the best. The perfect flavor and crisp. Whether you get the regular or cheese tonkatsu, you won't be disappointed. I've gotten it to go/delivered a few times as well and it was still nice and crispy!"

Tao's Fresh

★★★★☆ 4.4 (297) • $$

"Great place to go for hot plate sizzling food! We came on a weekday night and they were pretty crowded at around 6 pm. You order on QR code, and they bring the food out to you. I highly recommend you to not wear something that is hard to wash because the smell will permeate into your clothing. I ordered the curry rice with beef and added kimchi on top. We also ordered the calamari to share, the calamari took awhile to come out, about 15 min, they make it fresh! I really enjoyed my dish! It came with a good portion of meat and rice."

Genny's BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.1 (334) • $$

"Still yummy as ever!!! I was really excited to stumble upon Ms. Genny's reopening here on Yelp. This was a fantastic surprise because I went by her place moons ago and found the door ajar and no signs of even a morsel. The place was so empty I thought we'd never have the chance to eat the best BBQ (since Flints) in Oakland again. When I pulled the door to I figured it would be my final connection, but thankfully Ms. Genny is feeling better and is dedicated to her business (during a pandemic no less). Quite honestly I have been avoiding interactions during the twin-demic to a near pathological level (lol), but under these circumstances I had to make an exception. As soon as she opened (she's closed on Wednesdays) I called in an order of ribs and links with sides of potato salad and macaroni and cheese. We had plenty of everything and I felt like it was the best exception to my rule. Here's what you need to know:--Call ahead to check the menu and place your order. --For social distancing wear your mask and be prepared to stand at the front door to pay and pick up. --Bring cash only, I'm sure smaller bills would be appreciated. --Things are well wrapped but consider bringing your own container to carry your BBQ home. --There's nowhere to sit, all of the food is to go. --Provide your own utensils and napkins --Tip, tip, tip (I never suggest this, but this is a special time and set of circumstances)"

Bento & Bowls

★★★★★ 4.7 (253) • $$

"Best spicy pork in the east bay! And they didn't gouge the prices during the pandemic like everyone else did. Super fast and friendly!"

Bundoo Khan

★★★★☆ 3.9 (330) • $$

"Love the food! Service is reasonably fast and cooked to order. Wish there was one closer to where I live. I wish they had curries but they only do BBQ style. The place is fairly big with plenty of seating, but can get busy quickly at times. Love the tandoori chicken spicy, but normal spice is good too, beef bihari, chicken kabobs, Lamb Chops, chicken malai and garlic naan. The vibe is chill with music in the background sometimes. Can't wait to go back!"

Stay Gold Deli

★★★★☆ 3.8 (325) • $$

"I am always looking for a new barbecue place to try and was happy to run across Stay Gold here on Yelp. Located on a corner, the inside is roommate with both tables and some bar seating. The patio outback has plenty of picnic tables to spread out and enjoy the fresh air.There is an extensive menu, making it difficult decision what to choose first. I figured starting with the basics was a good way to go and order the beef brisket sandwich with a side of beans. The food arrived promptly and I must say, the sandwich was enormous with plenty of meat and a good mix of coleslaw and pickles. The pimento cheese was a nice addition. The bread roll held up very well, keeping everything together until the last bite. The beans had a good flavor, with just a slight bit of spice. I wish there were more beans in the mix, but overall it delivered on flavor.Working that day was Darren, showing positive vibes, enthusiastic service, and some good looks. Stay Gold also has a good selection of beers on tap, as well as bottles and cans; certainly enough options for most to enjoy a cold drink with their meal. Stay Gold is definitely worth a repeat to explore other items on the menu."

Kim Tar B.B.Q.

★★★★☆ 3.5 (382) • $$

"It's been a while since my family and I have stopped by Kim Tar BBQ. With us being in the area I made the decision to grab an item or two. Purchases for the evening:Salt & Pepper CalamariSeafood Chow FunFood is made fresh so it did take a bit of time. The owner is courteous and although he isn't a man of many words, he may chat up a few words. Takeout packaging is sturdy and I had no issues getting the food home. The calamari is an absolute home run!! The pieces of squid is cut thick enough where you aren't crunching down on chips and there is a thin layer of crisp surrounding each tender piece. This is THE SPOT to order from when my calamari obsessed 4 year old is craving. The sweet and sour sauce is good, so good my daughter attempted to sip the container. FYI: If you are into something full of crunch, Kim Tar isn't the spot for you when it comes to this item.The seafood chow fun was okay. Not terrible but not something I'd request again. Upon opening up the container, I immediately knew the order was wrong. Not because of the restaurant but because we [the patrons] did not clarify one additional bit of detail. Ordering chow fun here will result in a plate of stir fry rice noodles and wet gravy smothered on top. If you prefer a dry stir fry like myself, make sure to let the staff know at the time of ordering. Flavors were a bit bland and soy sauce was needed but it was absolutely doable. 4/5 rating. I'll be back, most likely just for the calamari."

JC’S BBQ

★★★★☆ 3.5 (373) • $$

"Been eating here since the 90s. It's the sauce. The bbq chicken or rib sandwiches have never missed. And the potato salad is bomb. I've always thought it pricey, but always turns out to be worth it. Last time I was there the owner who used to be a cook back in the day, was able to purchase the place and I'll support that any day."

Roderick's Restaurant & Mobile Catering

★★★★☆ 4.4 (235) • $

"Best BBQ EVER! I drive from San Jose just for a plate! Never tried something that I didn't love! Fire food and imma be honest... The hospitality is unmatched! You literally walk in wanting some amazing BBQ that you can smell from your car- and walk out- FAMILY! I'm sorry but you don't get that anywhere these days! This whole establishment is amazing! You won't want to hurry up and leave.. You're gonna want to stay awhile and mingle with great conversation! Feel the difference it makes to eat at a family business vs a chain where the food is mid at best! I love the greens, brisket, ribs, catfish, etc. Everything is so delicious!"

Yung Kee Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (294) • $$

"1/18/2025 Time: 3:30 PM 53° Cool, sunnyOakland Chinatown has its Chinese Lunar New Year Bazaar this weekend. After walking around to visit the many vendors, I decided to have lunch at Yung Kee on the corner of 9th & Webster Streets.One of my friends has dined here and recommended this restaurant for lunch. After perusing the menu, the choices were narrowed to chicken congee or shrimp and scrambled eggs over rice. The congee would have been good and the weather was cool. However, the last time I had shrimp and scrambled eggs over rice was at a Chinese restaurant in San Francisco near my job in the Civic Center area over 12 years ago.Eats: shrimp and scrambled eggs over rice and a pot of hot tea. Drizzled with some soy sauce, my dish was delicious. The hot tea was perfect, flavorful and soothing when I drank about 5 cups. This was total comfort food and beverage that I almost doze off in the restaurant. For $15, it was a good deal. The only drawback was one of the employees was mopping the floor when I was eating my lunch. I will return in the future to have lunch again. I might even order food to go for dinner."

Friendship BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.3 (238) • $$$

"One of the few late night restaurants that my friends and I stumbled upon on Yelp and decided to try. There was a decent amount of parties inside so we had high hopes. We love skewers so we quickly placed an order via the QR code on the table. We ordered some chicken gizzards, clam noodle soup, bacon wrapped enoki mushrooms, and a skewer combo which comes with assorted skewers. The noodle soup was nice in warming us up. I was impressed that it had a good amount of clams. The skewers were pretty mediocre in my opinion. I've had better at other places. The seasoning wasn't that great. I preferred more cumin and chilis. The grill that keeps everything warm was not hot enough so nothing really stayed hot when eating. It was hard to separate some of the items from the bamboo sticks. Overall for the price point and flavor, I'd prefer to go elsewhere."

Korean Palace

★★★★☆ 3.7 (318) • $$

"An average Korean food place. Nothing spectacular, with very good service and attention to detail. Try it if you are in the area, and your budget allows it."

Tao‘s Fresh

★★★★☆ 4.4 (223) • $$

"Good spot for lunch or dinner. Prices are inline with other local offerings. Salmon and ribeye with broccoli and corn was awesome, enough for 2 people and order an extra side of rice. I look forward to going back and having the soup."

The Grill By Miss G

★★★★☆ 3.9 (283) • $

"Do you like to grill and enjoy live music ? Well this is your spot ! Specializing in Philipino style meats , stomach, and other parts ! Lots of great option chicken beef pork and some seafood. You make your way through the line picking your skewers. Prices are great ! They are all precooked and you just heat they up on the grill. You find a nice spot on the grill and start to go. Nothing like grilling alongside a bunch of strangers while listening to a local band. There is only rice and a side option but after tons of skewers why would you like to waste stomach space on sides.Not your typical dinner spot but worth a try !"

King Kong BBQ Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (353) • $

"King Kong BBQ Restaurant serves up authentic Chinese foods that are delicious and in good portions. Strong points include: good food, good portions, and they do their own deliveries. I can't find anything negative to say about my experience. On a Saturday, I ordered Wor Won Ton Soup, Fried Prawns, and Mu Shu Pork. Good Food, Grade (5/5). I'm 3rd Generation ABC, and this food is the way traditional chinese food is supposed to taste! The Wor Won Soup was excellent with plump dumplings, bok choy, bbq pork strips and tender chicken. The Fried Prawns were plump and moist. The Mu Shu Pork was a generous serving, seasoned well and not salty. Another key point is the prices are reasonable. The Wor Won Ton Soup is under $10, and that container was packed. I scheduled this delivery thru GrubHub. Since the restaurant does it's own delivery, there's no extra delivery fees. I setup my delivery for 4pm, and it arrived early. Good food, and I will order again!"

Discovery Fusion BBQ

★★★★☆ 3.7 (278) • $$$

"Lots of food options in terms of the skewers. You just have to get used to all that neon lighting. The shredded potato thing was pretty good too."

Hawaiian Drive Inn

★★★★☆ 4.3 (196) • $$

"Great food and great price! We moved away from the area but always stop by when we have a craving for Hawaiian food. They even took our catering order on their "closed" day for my FIL's 80th birthday! We love supporting local small business and so should everyone else!"